Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 108.7 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 178.2 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 55.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 3825 lb. | -584 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.4 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 55.1 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 34.6 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |